In 2022, “compensatory” reforestation was carried out in Tatarstan on an area of 114 hectares
In 2022, “compensatory” reforestation was carried out in the Republic of Tatarstan on an area of 114 hectares. The work was carried out by persons using forests following articles 43-46 of the Forest Code of the Russian Federation and accepted by the Ministry of Forestry of the Republic of Tatarstan and local governments of the Republic of Tatarstan in the autumn.
We remind you that, following Federal Law No. 212-FZ of July 19, 2018, tenants using forests for geological exploration of the subsoil, exploration, and production of minerals, for the construction and operation of reservoirs, hydraulic structures, construction, reconstruction, operation of linear facilities, as well as the processing of wood and other forest resources, are obliged to perform reforestation or afforestation within the boundaries of the territory of the corresponding subject of the Russian Federation on an area equal to the area of cutting down forest plantations. This also applies to persons who have filed a petition or application to change the purpose of a forest plot (on an area equal to the area of such a plot), including in connection with the transfer of forest fund lands to lands of other categories, except for cases of transferring forest fund lands to lands specially protected territories and objects.
You can learn more about the rules for carrying out compensatory reforestation, available sites and download the application form for the intention to carry out such work here: https://minleshoz.tatarstan.ru/kompensatsionnoe-lesovosstanovlenie.htm.